The editor looked at Shi Xinxin in the lens with some surprise; she was completely different from the previous photos.
The editor still had some hesitation because she could tell Shi Xinxin was inexperienced. A newcomer was risky to work with. The editor flipped through the taken photos on her computer, weighing the pros and cons and the potential results.
The photographer also doubted if the woman in the lens was the same one who had just arrived.
With a few twirls of her flowing dress and her long hair, she looked like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens.
The photographer gave the editor a nod, packed up his equipment, and left the studio. Shi Xinxin, snapping back to reality, wasn't sure what to make of it. She put on her shoes and walked over to the editor, looking at the photos they had taken, waiting for the editor to speak.
Just as the photographer was leaving, a tall man walked in and sat on the lounge chair, watching Shi Xinxin put on her shoes and approach the editor.
Shi Xinxin was the most dazzling among the crowd. He listened to Shi Xinxin's every move. Her left leg, revealed from beneath her skirt, was slender and long. Her features were exquisite and distinctly Oriental. The man's gaze was captivated.
"Editor, how is it?" Shi Xinxin tentatively asked the editor. The remaining staff began their work. Shi Xinxin felt a bit unsure.
"This is a casting call. You're not the only candidate for this theme. The result will only be determined at the very end."
The editor had a feeling, Shi Xinxin was very suitable for this theme. But to ensure they found someone even more suitable, they needed to photograph all the models' auditions before making a selection.
"Okay." Shi Xinxin, hearing the editor speak, was mentally prepared. Moreover, she had seen their reactions just now.
"You... go back." Just as the editor was about to say this, the man patted the editor's shoulder and said it for her. xxs壹贰
"You go back and rest well. We'll proceed with the shoot tomorrow." The director found Shi Xinxin's surprised expression very cute and was deeply attracted by her delicate features.
"Go get the contract. I want to sign with this lady now." The director patted the editor's shoulder again. The editor opened her mouth, said nothing, and turned to leave the studio.
"This lady, do you have any objections?" The director very courteously invited Shi Xinxin to the lounge area. Shi Xinxin knew this man likely had decision-making power.
"Of course not. Hello, I'm Shi Xinxin." Shi Xinxin extended her hand and greeted him politely. The director was already certain that the magazine's sales for this issue would not be poor.
"I am the director here. I hope you can cooperate with us for this 'Oriental Beauty' themed magazine." In the past, Oriental Beauty magazines always gave them a headache. This time, their secret weapon was Shi Xinxin.
After a brief chat, the editor brought the relevant documents and contract. Both parties thus entered into a happy collaboration. The editor looked at Shi Xinxin, clearly Wen Xiaoxiao had been a great help to them.
"When are you available for the shoot?" With both parties having signed the contract, the editor began to confirm the workflow. Shi Xinxin seemed easy to get along with, but the editor felt a hint of sourness, knowing that simply being beautiful wouldn't guarantee a smooth journey.
"Anytime is fine." Shi Xinxin held the contract in her hand, feeling a bit unreal. But with the director sitting right in front of her, Shi Xinxin still smiled and politely replied.
"Then how about we start this afternoon?" The editor observed Shi Xinxin's condition and felt there shouldn't be any issues. Their team would also need time to prepare things for her. Shi Xinxin nodded slightly.
"Alright, see you this afternoon then." The director stood up and extended his hand. Shi Xinxin rose and shook hands with the director, agreeing.
The editor issued notifications to various departments. Since Shi Xinxin was Chinese, her physique was naturally smaller and more delicate than that of Europeans. Throughout the morning, the makeup artist designed her hairstyle and makeup, and the costume department altered her clothing.
Everyone was in a frenzy. Shi Xinxin returned home and flipped through past magazine covers from the magazine publisher. Seeing that they had featured popular actors, she felt a certain pressure.
Shi Xinxin currently had no popularity and no fame. What if the sales of this issue of the magazine were ruined because of her, an Oriental woman?
Shi Xinxin went to the supermarket and bought many ingredients. She made herself a rather sumptuous lunch to reward herself.
Shi Xinxin felt very fortunate. She never thought that being directly selected by the director would happen to her, yet this windfall had truly fallen into her lap.
The sky outside was clear, much like her mood. She truly thanked heaven for granting her this good fortune.
She pulled open all the curtains to let the sunlight in. Looking at the white clouds in the sky, which strangely formed the silhouette of Sheng Chenjin, she felt an immense surge of strength. She was determined to start anew with all her heart.
Busy with work, Shi Xinxin had been here for three days. She hadn't remembered that Wen Xiaoxiao had told her there was a garage behind the house. After finding the garage key in the location Wen Xiaoxiao had indicated last time, she drove her car towards the magazine publisher.
The work soon began. Under the lights, Shi Xinxin still appeared a bit inexperienced and raw. She immersed her emotions into the performance, her eyes bright and full of allure.
"Move a bit more, try various poses and changes in expression," the photographer kindly advised. However, habits die hard, and Shi Xinxin's actions tended to be repetitive.
"Don't be nervous, relax, relax." Seeing Shi Xinxin's increasingly unfocused eyes, the photographer called for a break. Shi Xinxin's eyes grew a little dim. She put down her already aching arm and rubbed her shoulder.
"Let's take a break. Think about how to express it."
The makeup artist touched up Shi Xinxin's makeup, and the lighting technician adjusted the lights, softening the illumination. Shi Xinxin's mind replayed the poses the photographer had suggested. Out of dozens of shots, only a few were satisfactory.
Shi Xinxin looked at her fingers, realizing this wasn't what she wanted. After changing her outfit again, Shi Xinxin adjusted her mindset and stood in a corner, practicing her movements over and over.
Shi Xinxin's arms were becoming sore and tired, but she continued to link the movements together, practicing them repeatedly.
The editor noticed her efforts and poured her a cup of hot water, placing it by her props. During the break, Shi Xinxin spent almost all her time repeatedly practicing her movements. Although it was just a magazine shoot, Shi Xinxin was still very strict with herself.